Nikon D4s and Lexar 400x or 1000x memory card issues

CompactFlash® Memory Card check for use with Nikon D4S and D4

It has been reported that there are a small number of a specific type of  Lexar CompactFlash® memory cards that may have a problem communicating with your Nikon D4S and D4 DSLR camera. This article describes how to identify the problematic cards and what to do if you have one.

Identification Instructions

1 - Remove your CF® card from your camera.
2 - Look for the serial number on the edge of your CF® card.

3 - Identify if the last six part numbers (shown highlighted by the yellow X's) contain 1 of the following 2 sequences :

a -  8BAFBE
b -  8DCB61

4 - If your CF card's serial number contains 1 of the 2 sequences listed above, you must contact LEXAR support to replace your CF® card.

5 - If your card does not contain either of the 2 sequences, then your card is fully compatible.

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Replacement Instructions

1 -  Please contact customer support to place an RMA for a replacement CF® card.

a -   US & Canada: 1-888-747-4031

b -   Freephone in the United Kingdom: +44 (0) 0800 013 7411

c -   Japan:  570-12363

d -   All other areas: 1-208-363-5862

 

2 -  OR contact customer service online HERE.

source: Nikon